Villanova Preparatory School, a private, co-ed Catholic Augustinian college preparatory school located in beautiful Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced music and performing arts teacher starting in August 2023.

Villanova Preparatory School, operated under the ownership of the Augustinian Fathers, is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school attracts highly talented and highly-motivated students seeking a quality educational experience rooted in the Catholic Augustinian tradition.

Villanova Preparatory is seeking a Music/Performing Arts teacher for the 2023-2024 school year who brings passion and excitement to the classroom and is able to teach multiple levels of the subject (s).

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Music Performance
• Ability to teach music theory, songwriting, and composition
• Ability to teach introductory-level theater and improvisation techniques
• Ability to direct and produce plays and musicals
• Proficiency in piano and vocal performance
• Fluency in Logic Pro X and/or a willingness to learn the DAW
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school personnel
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience as a musician and or actor
• Experience creating music on Logic Pro X
• Experience teaching IB Music SL
• Willingness to work with both middle school and high school students
• Experience teaching in a Catholic/Christian high school environment and/or an independent school

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $85,500. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise. 

We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums; long-term and short-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement plan.  Eligibility rules apply.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a complete resume and cover letter via email to bgrisin@villanovaprep.org. 

Information/Application Contact: 

Brian Grisin, Headmaster

Villanova Preparatory School 

12096 N. Ventura Ave.

Ojai, CA 93023

(805)646-1464 x.114

bgrisin@villanovaprep.org

About Villanova Preparatory School

Since its founding by the Augustinian Order in 1924, Villanova has flourished into one of the finest Catholic college preparatory day and boarding schools in the nation. The school seeks to instill the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity and Love into all aspects of student life. Villanova is the only boarding school in California that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, part of the strong foundation that provides acceptance to selective colleges and universities, contributing to each student’s future success.

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